Other: Airtec BT-67 12/04/17 - 12/05/17 Science Report

Today we flew the high priority David A mission. This mission is designed to refly ICECAP flightlines over the David Glacier and Drygalski Ice Tongue. We also extend two lines east into the plateau to collect depth-sounder data over several subglacial lakes.

Our run of great weather seemed to run out today, as we encountered low ceilings when we arrived on the glacier. Even so, we were able to fly a majority of the coverage, including the subglacial lakes, before having to turn back to McMurdo.

Aside from the low ceilings, flight conditions were generally good, with light winds, negligible turbulence and temps of -8 C.

Mission: David A
Today we flew the high priority David A mission. This mission is designed to refly ICECAP flightlines over the David Glacier and Drygalski Ice Tongue. We also extend two lines east into the plateau to collect depth-sounder data over several subglacial lakes.
Our run of great weather seemed to run out today, as we encountered low ceilings when we arrived on the glacier. Even so, we were able to fly a majority of the coverage, including the subglacial lakes, before having to turn back to McMurdo.
Aside from the low ceilings, flight conditions were generally good, with light winds, negligible turbulence and temps of -8 C.